CPS AR PQA Manager

Job Description Summary:

At The Coca‑Cola Company, we are united by a shared purpose to refresh the world and make a difference. Our success is built on innovative thinking, collaboration, and a strong commitment to quality and sustainability. We are seeking a Quality, Food Safety & Packaging Manager to join our plant based in CABA, Buenos Aires.

This role plays a key part in ensuring food safety, quality excellence, and packaging compliance within our manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of integrated management systems, a hands‑on approach to risk management and continuous improvement, and the ability to engage cross‑functional teams to deliver results.

What You’ll Do for Us

Quality & Food Safety Management Systems

Lead and maintain the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, KORE, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Own integrated management system programs, including internal audits, document management, management of change, continual improvement, and organizational knowledge.

Identify and manage quality, food safety, environmental, and operational risks using structured problem‑solving and preventive tools.

Audits & Management Review

Lead external audits (GAO and third‑party), coordinating preparation, execution, communication of findings, and approval of corrective action plans.

Facilitate plant management review meetings across all relevant standards, monitor performance dashboards, and follow up on defined actions.

Process Quality & GMP

Approve validation protocols for new equipment and ensure process validations meet KORE and operational requirements.

Support production risk reduction through FMEAs, process quality audits, and implementation of improvement actions.

Promote GMP best practices, assess effectiveness, support troubleshooting, and collaborate with Production through training and standardization.

Packaging Development & Compliance

Ensure availability of compliant packaging materials for current and new products, aligned with KORE, legal, and CPS Packaging requirements.

Support development of new packaging materials and suppliers driven by sustainability, productivity, and value‑creation initiatives.

Ensure INAL, hazardous material, and UN certifications, participate in S&OP meetings with key suppliers, and maintain up‑to‑date documentation in systems such as SAP, PICASSO, and EtQ.

Special Projects

Participate in or lead global quality and CPS initiatives as assigned, contributing to continuous improvement across the system.

What Are the Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor’s or Engineering degree in Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Experience in quality or food safety roles within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, ISO 14001, and integrated management systems.
• Understanding of Packaging Technology and Manufacturing Processes.

What We’ll Do for You

• Meaningful Impact: Work on trusted global brands in an organization where quality and safety are core values.
• Professional Growth: Access development opportunities, global standards exposure, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and respectful workplace where different perspectives are welcomed and valued.

Skills:

ISO 14000, ISO 22000, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting

Location(s):

Argentina

City/Cities:

Capital Federal

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

April 30, 2026

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.